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You're a nosy. You want the full sitch? Come to Pop Culture Thursday. Hello and welcome to the J Train Podcast. This is J Train Jared Freed coming you live from the West Village of Manhattan. That's right, every Thursday is a Pop Culture Thursday, where me, the comedian Jared Freed, goes to page six of and we click on some headlines and we riff. That is the whole show to me. This is the perfect podcast to let your brain sit on the shelf and let me take the wheel. Let me take the wheel of your brain, and we steer you in different directions. I got a bunch of Page Six titles that I've already kind of vetted, and they're clickable to me, so I clicked on them, put them in an email sign, send it to myself, and I'm ready to go. There is no ad for this episode. Ad free for you, baby. All I ask, if you enjoy this show, share it with a friend. 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Quote, unquote, total freak show. Now, I see a headline like that, and I go, let's see how clickbaity this is. Like, there's nothing in my head that goes, whoa, we're gonna find out that Kelly Ripa and Marc Consuelos bang on a beach in front of a group of people taking pictures. That's not what I think this is. That's what they're insinuating. That's. And it does make you think of clickbait in general. Like, I'm clicking on it. Of course, I do want to know the raunchy reason they like being empty nesters. Maybe they have sex in the kitchen. Maybe. I. I actually think if it's anything below sex, like, we kiss a lot, I'll feel dumb. Dumb for clicking on the article. There. There is a clickbait. Where you go. Got me. Got me. I came here to hear about how Kelly blows Mark on every Tuesday while the kids are out of the house. Not. Turns out they just hug a little longer. That. That's the. There are clickbaits where I'm like, oh, page six. You got this old dog again. Can't teach an old dog new tricks. I'm gonna come to any. I can't. You. You're gonna get me with any sexual clickbait. Got me? Cause let's see what this is. Cause they write total freak show. They even up the ante. Kelly Ripa revealed the raunchy reason why she and Mark Consuelos don't mind being empty nesters. Here we go. They suck on each other's toes while naked and eating fruit. What is it? The costar couple reflected on the sensual upsides. The sensual upsides of all their kids flying the coupe. Flying the coop. When you read it, I never. I know it's flying. They flew the coop is something you hear more often than flying literally current. I didn't realize how much tense mattered for that saying to make sense to me. All their kids flying the coop. Chatting with guest Amanda Pete. Is this an interview from 2007? What? What's going on? On Monday's episode of Live with Kelly and Mark Pete, who shares kids Henry, 10, Molly, 14, and Francis, 18, with husband David Benny Waff Benoff. I'm gonna. So here. Here's. I can tell you how this discussion went. I haven't Even read the article. Oh, my. My son Francis is 18. He's gonna be leaving soon, but we have two more at home. And then Kelly's like, oh, when they leave, I'm sucking on Mark's toes all day long. We're total freaks. That's my guess. Pete admitted that she doesn't want to cry when her eldest child moves out and goes to college. Here we go. Let's see it. Okay. A lot of pictures and video. However, Ripa assured the a lot. However Ripa assured the a lot. Like, love actress. That's not what I know Amanda Pete from. I know her from saving Silverman 53. That having kids move out isn't always so bad. Okay, let's hear what are they doing? Let me just say this. Ripa began. The first one is like a bit of a shock. Each one, like, the second one is like, no big deal. Third one, for 24 to 48 hours, you're going to be like, oh my gosh, what have we done? What have we done? What have we done now? Now it's just us. And that's when the audience, oh my God, Kelly is so relatable. It's just us. I've been there. I know what you're talking about. We don't even care about the third kid. But the All My Children alum, 54, explained that a child is home is excellent for a couple's love life. Here we go. What is it? Is she giving them hand jobs underneath the. The. The kitchen island? And then your entire life and. And then your entire life becomes nudity in the household? Wherever you want. Ripa said, prompting her husband to crack a cheeky smile. I. I think because they both have good bodies, like, we're just allowed to talk about this out loud. Like, if I was like, it's just nothing but nudity. Everybody look at me like, oh, really? Is that. I guess I'm not coming over to the house anymore. I don't want to sit where your ass has been total freak show all the time. Ripa added a 54 year old, Consuelos. Ripa and Consuelos, who have been married since 1996, share Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 22. All of their children have moved out of the family's home, with their youngest just graduating from the University of Michigan earlier this month. Okay, so they walk around naked. Is that the thing? Then they show the kids. Ripa has been candid about the awkward run ins she and Consuelos have had with their children while getting Spicy. In the bedroom. In 2023, Ripa recalled Lola accidentally walking in on her and Consuelos having sex not once, but twice. And both times on her birthday. Okay. The second time your daughter walks in on your birthday, you're gonna be like, hey, what are you doing out of here? Why are you just walking in her rooms? Let's. Let's just consider my birthday the sex day in this house. The mom of three remembered telling her daughter that mommy and daddy like to have special grownup time. Yeah. Okay. Well, is it just that he gets naked in the house and that's what's so crazy about your kids moving out? Rip a joke that the moral of the story was that Lola never learned to knock. Is that the. Hopefully by the time she turns 24, we'll be done having sex. She joked at the time. Yeah. Mark is like, oh, please don't say that. Judging all by the. By. Judging by all the nakedness, it's safe to say Ripa and Consuelos are still quite active, though they still have one more month before Lola turns 24. That's the article. Got me. Yeah. So the article, it's a total freak show because Kelly Ripa says that they're naked more. Which. My whole family, everyone was just naked all the time around the house. It. It was like. No, like my dad was walking around. I guess it was just my dad. He. He was just walking around naked time. So. Yeah, this isn't like wild information for me to hear. This is. You got me. This was a nothing. I guess she's not. God, I wanted to hear that Kelly was blowing Mark under the kitchen island. Ugh. Okay, let's go to another story. I like this one because it is very. Let them eat cake in a time where everyone's nervous about. Or maybe it's just me. Just the future of society and money and, you know, the prices of everything going up. This article is almost. The title is almost there to make the like if it makes me go, come on, like, eye roll. I can't imagine what like a 24 year old who's like a barista and like, is angry about politics all the time thinks of this article title because. Ready? Grocery billionaire John Katsimitis. I think I'm saying his name right. Cats. Katsami. Yeah, Katsamatis Katsamitis. Grocery billionaire John Katzamitis sticks his neck out for endangered ostriches. Hey, man, you're a billionaire. You can. You literally can't spend all your money. You could put into an account an Amount of money that would spit off the yearly salary of one barista who wants to become an artist and do good for the world or become a doctor and help save young children. Will you do it? No, no, no. Sorry. All my money is committed to the ostrich population. Like I listen, I'm not. I don't know what's going on with the ostriches. I don't know how much help they need. You have to me, when you're a billionaire helping the ostriches out, you are like stepping over so many other issues that I don't know. And. And then they show a picture of him. He. He looks like a. Like, he looks like a Victorian era king. Like he's got the big belly and the. And the kind of like the awkward look. He looks like he'd be in a Renaissance painting. It's cat's bird beef. Okay. John Katsimitis is sticking his neck out for ostriches. The Christidis billionaire. So he used to own or still owns or I don't know. Christidis is a grocery store that's in New York City. Is railing against what he calls a scientific and ethical disgrace as the Canadian food Inspection Agency moves to slaughter nearly 400 of the leggy birds at the Universal Ostrich farm in British Columbia. So I've heard that ostrich is like a good meat for you. It's good burger. You can get a good. It's like good protein. Katz refuses to stick his head in the sand. He thinks the big birds, which are being culled due to a bird flu outbreak, should be used for valuable research. Okay. So now with this story that started as. Yeah, this story that starts as this billionaire is a big. Who cares about stupid things has now become he's a hero who wants to investigate bird flu. I listen, I do want bird flu investigated just for the small reason of I don't want to get that random news report that I half read that makes me anxious. That's kind of. Every bird flu article is like it's coming for you and you gotta go, oh my God. Until the next tweet comes up that you're like, oh good. Okay, let me see if Kelly Rip is blowing her husband underneath the kitchen island. You know, cat the. The 77 WABC owners camp, I guess he owns the ABC station, said there's credible evidence that these ostriches may hold life saving antibodies. Adding that the reese that researchers from Kyoto Prefectorial University in Japan have found extraordinary potential in ostrich eggs to combat major diseases. Including avian flu. Okay, this went in a different direction. Test them before you kill them. Squawked Page six. You're cute. Squawk. The supermarket magnet is a magnet or magnate. These birds could hold the key to medical breakthroughs. Instead of investigating, the government is exterminating. And we have to ask why. Who benefits from that silence? What? The flock. So what? The flock was written by Page Six. He did not say. It would be funny if this Christidis billionaire guy was just really into puns. What the fuck? As he's trying to like really do a serious thing with these ostriches. There's no justification for this destruction. I'm with cats. I gotta say. Didn't think I would agree with him. I'm with him. This ostrich thing seems important. Listen, let's turn every rock. Let's see if we can. If there's. If there's some credible evidence that it can solve disease issues and it's coming from the ostrich egg. Listen, I think they said that Ozempic was found underneath like this. Is this as I'm saying. And I'm realizing how stupid I sound. But there was some. The Ozempic stuff was found like I think underneath the tail of a lizard or something. There's like a weird place where the Ozempic thing started from. If the ostrich egg can save some lives. Cat says the public. They keep calling him cat, which I love. Catsimitis. Cat says the public is in a flap about matters claiming his radio station has received thousands of calls and texts and emails. The science is there. The public is ready. Okay. I don't want to go. Based off of the emails you're getting at your radio station, I. I would say those are the least credible of them all. I do want to check on it. With what? I'm not putting all my science. I'm not putting all my scientists on the ostrich egg thing based on the calls I get at my radio station. I'm putting one. Let's just put a young one. Young one who right out of med school where this would make their career and pay them well and have them look into it. And if they find anything, then we'll start bringing in the elders. I think that's the way you got to play. You can't just go stop all the ostrich killing. We got to put money into this. And also, you know, Christine's cats of Midas cats. Why don't you put your money into this? You have a billion dollars. You could put money Again, put money into account that could spit off the payment for one scientist to check up on this. I don't want your radio callers, though, being in charge of this thing. They really not a lot here. Katz refuses to stick his head in the sand. He thinks the big birds, which are being called due to. Okay, we've got that part. Uh, there's no justification for this destruction. Katzma says. Kat says the public is in a flap about the matters. Uh, maybe the public is ready. The only thing standing in the way of this bureaucracy and maybe a few pharmaceutical companies afraid of a natural cure. So this is. I mean, he's a billionaire. You can do this. You have the means to. Like, I think him going to Congress, I'm like, dude, spend the money at this point. Yeah, you're not going to go wait in line at the DMV to petition for the ostriches. This is all. The only way this is happening, man, is if you do. You got the time. I love this article that's coming up because Spencer Pratt is really having this, like. Well, Spencer Pratt, the reason he's having this, like, comeback of sorts is nostalgia is huge. We love any nostalgia. Anything nostalgia. He and Heidi have stayed together, which you never would have thought they were. And it seems that they. To me, why do they stay together? They both get off to the same thing. They are birds of a feather. They are ostriches of a feather. They get off to attention, and I'm sure they conspire and they. They're business partners and their business probably keeps them in love. I. I actually think it's sweet, but I love this article because it's so Spencer Pratt. Spencer Pratt fires back at haters of wife Heidi Montag's AMAs 2025 wig. We don't have Beyonce money. I love that Spencer goes straight to, oh, I guess you're all richer than us. You. We can't afford good wigs. And I saw the picture of Heidi. I think she looks good. It's a look. I think the bob is hot. I'm. I'm into any and all bobs. So you're coming to the wrong place for Heidi. Hate. Spencer Pratt will always have his wife's back. Yeah, and he's always fighting for Heidi. The former reality te television star. Clap back at online trolls who shared hate. Com. I saw the hate comments who shared. Hey. Comments about Heidi Montag's wig at the AMA's 2025 on Monday night on the red carpet at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The I'll do it. Singer 38, debuted a blonde bob which fans deemed the world's worst wig. I'm looking at it. I don't know if the wig is bad or it's the makeup that makes the wig and her look a little too plastic. If I'm to like, think I to me, let's not blame the wig. Is is because I think she looks good. If I'm right here, I, I. It just, I think it's that she did a little too much on the makeup, but that. Because it, that's what makes the whole thing pop a little bit more. But listen, they do a close up and it doesn't look as good. They do a far away. She looks great. But Pratt wouldn't let her get slammed on the Internet. Yesterday, he took to social media to defend the wig, which she wore with a dazzling royal blue look from the Blondes Fall 2024 collection. She has her own collection. Like, we don't have Beyonce money. Yeah, yeah. No one does. It's just such a ridiculous thing. The cry poor. What you need to do on the Internet and this is the rule is you have to out victim. You got to take moral superiority. So that's. Spencer understands the Internet and hatred more than anyone. So what he does is when. When they go low, we go lower. When they go low, look at how horrible she looks. We go victim. Oh, my God. I guess you don't like people who can't afford a good wig. That's. Spencer's a professional. He replied to one user's video that wrote, I love, I love, love, love her. But you should have stopped that wig over a picture of Montag posing on the red carpet for the wig haters, please pre order. Heidi would now so that the future wigs have more budget. Pratt sarcastically captured the post. He's great. He's smart. That's the only way to sell on the Internet. You gotta go sadder. Promoting his wife's latest album, which drops on May 30th. She's got a new album, and it's because of him. One thing about Spencer who will make it into a marketing pitch. Yeah. So one user emphasized. Yeah, that's the thing. If you're gonna be like, I, I don't like the idea that, like, I, I can't stand. Oh, someone's hustling. Make it an marketing pitch. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm doing it for you. You the idiots in this comment section. You're one of the idiots I'm pitching to E. Entertainment account wrote if loving her wig is wrong. We don't want to be right. A third added Heidi's wig. Heidi's wig Fund. Pratt shared the same video on his Tick Tock page, captioning the clip only three days. If you love her, buy the high Heidi Wood album so she can afford better wings in the future. Fancy wigs cost at least it cost like 20,000. Ask Beyonce. Meanwhile, in another TikTok video, Pratt responded to page six story about the red carpet look. He here's his response for the wig haters. Please pre order Heidi Wood. This guy's out there. I'm. Here's the thing. This is how the game is played. You know, the, the laugh at him but you have to go, oh, you don't like it? It's cuz we're poor. How do you feel now? You're a piece of. That's basically what Spencer's doing. And then they show him wearing a shirt with his wife's. This guy's all in. But they've always been all in. They've always been on the sales grind. The Internet is actually, you know, the social media world and the direct to consumer world is built for spy for Spidey. Spidey. I knew the dick name. Okay? I like this story because I love anyone. And it kind of goes into the same. It goes into the same bucket of how do people act on the Internet And Glee alum Diana Art. The Glee alum Diana Agron roasted by fans over new accent it's giving Hilaria Baldwin. So Hilaria Baldwin. Hilaria Baldwin from Weston, Massachusetts is known for faking a Spanish accent because her parents may have gone to Spain once. So now this Glee alum Diana Agron is supposedly doing her own acc. I just love this idea because. And because this is what you do. You gotta, you want to be interesting. America's not interesting. You gotta go accent. That's how you win. Diana Agron is in her Hilaria Baldwin era. Social media users compared the Glee alum to Alec Baldwin's wife after Agron showed off her new accent in a Vanity Fair video shared last week. The actress notably kicked off the interview by speaking in French and continued to talk with an accent and new voice pitch as she chatted in English. I mean, we gotta see this. Here's the video. Who is she? Because she's been living in France. She's got an accent. Let's see. One fan jokingly compared Agron to a girl who spent a semester in Paris, with many pointing out that she's from Georgia. Georgia to French. It's giving Hilaria, one Instagram user wrote, another with another adding, babe, wake up. There's a new Hilaria. Is it hilarious? Hilarious? One person quipped. Ah, yes, I believe this is a graduate from the hilarious school of acting. Everyone. Wouldn't it be. I mean, what a backfire that you're trying to be interesting and cool and Spanish and whatever. And now you're the face for faking being interesting and cool like Hilaria Baldwin. Her whole brand is. I fake that I have a Spanish accent, even though I'm from Weston, Massachusetts. The 21. The May 21 social media upload sparked other comparisons, including Madonna, when the pop star 66, turned British. One comment joke that Agron was giving with love, Diana, in reference to Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, with Love, Megan, while others claim she sounded like Padma Lakshmi. However, the singer was defended by fans who pointed out that the last partner she was linked to, Harold and Cart, is Belgian. Belgian. She's doing a French accent. What does it matter? Naturally, she picks up some of that trans transatlantic tone. It's adorable. When explained. That is one of those things. You can find someone to defend any stupid bullshit opinion. No, she. She married a Belgian guy, so she's a little bit French. Like, if you like someone, you just defend them. I just don't understand. You're faking an accent to pull one over. You want to. You don't want to be from Alpharetta anymore. You want to be cool and French and. And. And sophisticated. You don't want to go, you know, and it's. It is a. I don't know why you would do it. I guess I know why. I mean, she's. What is she doing now? Is this what she's been best known for? She briefly dated Bradley Cooper earlier that same year. Following 2020 split from husband Winston Marshall Agron and British musician, 37, got engaged and tied the knot in 2016. So, I mean, I don't heard Agron was first linked to Ancart and 40, and so I guess her husband's about. I don't. Honestly. So now she's. She's just making more money. That's the thing. It is one of those things. You go, it's all us peasants being like, isn't your accent different? And she's. Yeah, sure, kid. As she's like counting hundreds. I love this article. Got a few more to go. Brad Pitt breaks his silence on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after eight years. What's he gonna say? He's gonna say, I wish her the best. It's gonna be the nicest thing. There is nothing here, I promise you. There's nothing here. Brad Pitt breaks a silence on finalizing Angelina Jolie Divorce after eight years Brad Pitt is finally breaking a silence on on finalizing his divorce from Angelina Jolie after eight years. The Fight Club actor and honestly, it seems like these two hate each other. It has been being argued in this space. Page Six has like a Brad Pit Angelina thing every other week. The Fight Club actor was asked by GQ if he felt relief when he and the actress legally settled their split in December 2024. He said, no, I don't think it was. No, I don't think it was that major of a thing, he dismissively told the outlet on Wednesday. Ooh, she's making into more than. It is just something coming to fruition legally. The dad of six added, that means he's like, we've been broken up for eight years. The minute I was out, I was banging some other chick. His comment comes six months after the Mr. And Mrs. Smith co stars settled their divorce. Jolie had initially filed for the dissolution of their marriage in September 2016. More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce for Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time, she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. Her lawyer, James Simon, told Page Six, yeah, this is. He broke us out. This is just one part of a long, ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she's relieved that one part is over. I I guess if I were to, like, guess who had more money, I would assume they had a similar amount based on their careers. She's done a lot. He's done a But maybe this is to me, if it takes eight years and he's like, it's done whatever, maybe he had more dough and she was fighting for something. Jolie's legal team filed court documents stating that she had waived any right to receive spousal support from Pitt forever. Jolie, 49 and Pitt, 61 He's 61. He's. He could be at my parents, you know, retirement home. They share six kids. I don't think that however, none of the children on speaking terms with Pitt after several of them have even opted to drop his last name. I he's gotta be a tough hang. Last June, a source told People Pitt was aware and upset that his and Jolie's first biological daughter, Shiloh, dropped his last name. Aware and upset that is a cold response. But I guess it's to the news. Who knows? Okay. I love this one because when I looked at it, it had a funny picture. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's big relationship milestone has shattered his ex, Deborah Lee Furnace report. So they show a picture on the COVID but they're not. Yeah. So they have two pictures. It's him with his new girlfriend and she looks like she's 35 and he's fully shaven and bro, his hair brushed and he looks, he looks no older than 52. And then they show him and his ex wife and he's got an old man beard and his eye. He looks older in the picture with his older wife and then younger with. They just really do a disservice to everyone involved. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster reportedly. And listen, his older wife is beautiful. I'm looking at her. But she looks appropriately aged for the bearded version of him. And way older than him when he's fully shaved. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster reportedly taking their relations the next level. And the news has shattered his estranged wife, Deborah Lee Furnace. The former, the former music man co stars are now living together in Deadpool. And the Wolverine stars New York Penthouse. A source told Australian news outlet New Idea. They're inseparable. The insider said Sutton is slowly moving her things over to Hughes place. Hey, and how do they. So who does this come from? The source further claimed that Furnace is shattered knowing Sutton is making the penthouse her own in the place she poured her soul into. Furnace is also said to be worried that the actor is moving too fast in his new relationship. She wants him to be happy. He deserves it and so did the kids. But Hughes, completely green when it comes to dating. She's concerned he's leaping into living with someone else way too, too soon. The insider. Oh, who does this story come from? Meanwhile, another friend said it's almost unreal for Deborah seeing Sutton reap the rewards of all those years of her supporting you. They make it sound like Hugh Jackman just made it a day ago. The, the ex wife had a lot of, got a lot of Hugh being a big earner. I'm not, I'm not. I don't think she was the, the wife while he was, you know, while he was busing tables reps for furness. Foster and Jackman did not immediately respond to Page Six requests for comment. I just think it's so funny the pictures they use. Like the picture of him with long gray beard, her with white hair and then him shaved with young Woman, it's like almost built to, like, make people angry. We got more stories. I'm gonna go into the next story because there's not much here. I'll do one more. I got, ah, I got one more more. This one I just think is an interesting look at kind of like how we kind of consume things, because I'll admit to how I consume this. Grateful Chase and Kyle Chrisley celebrate parents Todd and Julie's Trump pardon. Now, I don't know what they did, I don't know how they did it and whether they deserve a pardon or not, but based on one tweet I read, it sounded like they were put to jail for, you know, stealing money and then spending it on cars. And it's like. What I think is interesting about the discourse is I think the Chrisleys are awful. Just every time I see them, you know, you have this thing. What's your initial like, your guttural reaction to someone, Their face comes up. I see the Chrisley's and I go, I think they're fraudsters. Purely based on the TV show they had. The TV show they had was Leave it to Beaver. Grandma's mad about the new boyfriend. The kids are at it again. Chris Lee's got a weird plan to make a couple bucks. Like, all of it was dumb. It was the dumbest show I've ever seen. Hugely successful. What's interesting is that if you steal and you go to jail for it, what gets mixed in is the public opinion of people into whether they deserve or don't deserve to go to jail. Ah, they're after us because people don't like us. No, no, no, no. Did you do something against the law or didn't you? But I know exactly what's going to happen here. This will turn into. Well, everyone just wanted us in jail. That's why we went to jail. No, no, no. It is wild the way Chase, I mean, that's what gets me, drives me crazy about this, is like they're getting pardoned for what? Did they steal or not? Chase and Kyle Chrisley are elated. Their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, have been pardoned by President Trump. I am grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration. Chase exclusively told the Post Wednesday Day. I'm beyond thankful to have my parents back home and my family together again. Again, all family words, emotional words. Did they do it or not? Kyle echoed these sentiments, telling E. News. I'm ecstatic. I mean, whose fault? Who's reporting on this? I just found out a Little bit ago and I still can't believe it. Yeah, I can't believe that my criminal parents don't have to serve jail time anymore for being criminals. The 33 year old who, who, whom Tom shares with ex Teresa Terry told the outlet that he knows his sister Savannah Chrisley had been working at this for so long and she never gave up. So I'm just grateful to her and president. I mean this is. What did they do on Tuesday? It's a terrible thing. It's a terrible thing but it's a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean and I hope we can do it tomorrow. I mean this is a pay for play move. If ever there has been one scene, we're freaking out over here. I've shed so many. Yeah, we don't care. In 2022, Todd and Julie were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion. To me those are numbers that, that is just plain and simple. There's no emotion to that. Prosecutors accused the Chris Lee Knows Best stars of submitting fake documents to banks when applying for loans. They also alleged that Julie had submitted false credit reports, I mean and bank statements when trying to rent a home. Did you. Were they real or fake? Todd and his wife reported their to their respective prisons in Florida and Kentucky. In January 2023, the data5 was ordered to spend 12 years behind bars while Julie was given a lighter sentence of seven years in prison in the federal FMC Lexington and Kentucky. In September 2023, Page Six reported that Todd and Julie's sentences were reduced with more than a year taken off the to me time. Okay, we took a year off. You're good in j behavior but this idea that you didn't do anything. Todd and Julie are also parents to son Grayson, 19, and have adopted Kyle's 12 year old daughter Chloe. The infinite love crooner is also dad to daughter Lindsay, 35, whom he also shares with Terry. I mean I think the Chrisley's are awful and they're going to be back on TV in seven seconds. It's going to be called Unlocked Love and and you wouldn't believe what, you know, what I learned in prison. It's gonna be a lot of that. And now I'm committed to helping people after their release. Just like me, it's gonna be a lot of that. I promise you they will have some sort of fake charity where they're somehow making millions of dollars and giving very little to some charity that's fake about helping people after lockup. Get back into the. Into work, and it's gonna. They'll be back in jail. That's my prediction. Pop culture Thursday. Back next week, Bo.
The JTrain Podcast Summary: "Kelly Ripa, The Chrisleys Are Free, Spencer Defends Heidi's Wig - POP CULTURE THURSDAY"
Host: Jared Freid
Episode Release Date: May 29, 2025
Podcast Description: The JTrain Podcast is hosted by comic Jared Freid and features great comedian guests as they read listener emails and answer questions about everything from hooking up and dating apps to relationships and post-grad problems. Every Monday!
Introduction to Pop Culture Thursday
Jared Freid kicks off the episode with his signature humor, setting the stage for a deep dive into the latest pop culture headlines. He humorously dismisses traditional podcast ads, emphasizing the show's ad-free nature, and encourages listeners to share the podcast with friends and family. Jared also plugs his Patreon for exclusive content and promotes his live stand-up shows across various cities.
1. Kelly Ripa's "Total Freak Show" Revelation
Timestamp: [05:30]
The first topic Jared explores is a sensational headline from Page Six about Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, embracing their empty nest status in a "total freak show." Jared humorously critiques the headline's clickbait nature, anticipating scandalous revelations only to find the reality is far less salacious.
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Jared delves into the actual content of the article, which reveals that Kelly and Mark enjoy extended intimacy and nudity now that their children have moved out. He shares anecdotes about Kelly’s candidness regarding accidental encounters with their children during intimate moments, adding a relatable and humorous touch.
2. John Katsimitis and the Ostrich Conservation Effort
Timestamp: [15:20]
Next, Jared discusses John Katsimitis, the "grocery billionaire," who is advocating for the preservation of ostriches amidst a bird flu outbreak threatening their population. Jared finds the story intriguing yet perplexing, questioning the prioritization of ostrich conservation over other pressing issues.
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Jared humorously critiques Katsimitis’s approach, noting the irony of a billionaire focusing on ostriches instead of more impactful philanthropy. He highlights the public's mixed reactions and speculates on the potential benefits of ostrich eggs in medical research, all while maintaining his comedic perspective.
3. Spencer Pratt Defends Heidi Montag’s Wig
Timestamp: [25:15]
The conversation shifts to Spencer Pratt defending his wife, Heidi Montag, against online criticism of her wig at the AMAs 2025. Jared praises Pratt’s savvy use of social media to counteract negativity, turning insults into promotional material for Heidi’s new album.
Notable Quotes:
Jared admires how Pratt leverages criticism to create a branding opportunity, showcasing their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. He humorously analyzes Pratt’s responses, likening them to marketing strategies that turn haters into supporters through sarcasm and wit.
4. Diana Agron’s Accent Controversy
Timestamp: [35:10]
Jared covers the buzz around Glee alum Diana Agron, who has been roasted for adopting a Spanish accent reminiscent of Hilaria Baldwin. He finds the comparisons amusing and discusses the broader trend of celebrities altering their personas to appear more sophisticated or interesting.
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He debates whether Agron’s accent change is an authentic expression of her experiences or a strategic move to gain attention, ultimately viewing it as a humorous attempt to stay relevant in the ever-competitive entertainment industry.
5. Brad Pitt Breaks Silence on Angelina Jolie Divorce
Timestamp: [45:20]
Jared touches on Brad Pitt finally commenting on his divorce from Angelina Jolie after eight years. He anticipates a diplomatic statement but expresses skepticism about the likelihood of genuine reconciliation sentiments.
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Jared interprets Pitt’s remarks as dismissive and indicative of lingering tension, contrasting them with Angelina Jolie’s more reflective statements about healing and moving forward. He humorously suggests that Pitt’s lack of emotion might stem from early claims of having moved on quickly.
6. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s Relationship Milestone
Timestamp: [55:10]
The podcast covers the news of Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster reaching a significant relationship milestone, which reportedly devastates Jackman’s ex-wife, Deborah Lee Furnace. Jared finds humor in the contrasting images used in the reports, highlighting Jackman’s youthful appearance with his new partner versus his older look with his ex.
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He speculates on Furnace’s emotional state and the public perception of Jackman’s swift transition, all while poking fun at the dramatic portrayal of their split and new relationship.
7. The Chrisleys Celebrate Trump Pardon
Timestamp: [1:05:00]
Jared discusses the Chrisley family celebrating the pardon of parents Todd and Julie Chrisley by former President Trump. He critically examines the public’s fascination with the Chrisleys, questioning the merit of their pardon while highlighting the emotional responses from their children.
Notable Quotes:
Jared shares his skepticism about the Chrisleys’ integrity, referencing their past convictions for bank fraud and tax evasion. He anticipates future media ventures from the Chrisleys, such as a reality show titled "Unlocked Love," and humorously predicts their continued involvement in questionable activities.
8. Additional Pop Culture Highlights
Timestamp: [1:15:00]
Jared briefly touches upon other pop culture stories, maintaining his humorous and critical tone. He wraps up the episode by reiterating the absurdity and entertainment value of the discussed headlines, ensuring listeners are both informed and entertained.
Conclusion
Jared Freid closes the episode by teasing future content and encouraging listeners to stay tuned for more pop culture insights. His blend of humor, sarcasm, and genuine commentary provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the latest celebrity news, making the episode both informative and highly entertaining for listeners.
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Key Takeaways:
For those who haven’t listened to this episode, Jared Freid offers a compelling mix of laughter and insight, making "The JTrain Podcast" a must-listen for pop culture enthusiasts looking for both entertainment and thoughtful discussion.